little by little

• Expresión idiomática que significa gradualmente, de manera lenta pero constante, o en pequeñas cantidades a lo largo del tiempo.

An idiomatic expression meaning gradually, slowly but steadily, or in small increments over time.

1. Gradual progressA2formal

   In small amounts or stages; gradually.

   poco a poco

   • Little by little, she learned to speak French fluently.
   • He saved money little by little until he could buy a car.
   • The city recovered little by little after the storm.